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Stinging & other pests · Atlanta, GA

Wasp, yellowjacket and hornet control

Paper wasps under the eaves, yellowjackets in the ground, and bald-faced "hornets" in the trees behave differently. Removal is safest when you know which one you have.

Need wasp nest removal, hornet nest removal or yellow jacket removal in Atlanta? Knowing which insect built the nest decides the safest way to remove it.

Call if you notice:

  • A nest near a door, deck or play area
  • Yellowjackets going in and out of the ground or a wall
  • Someone at home is allergic to stings
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Paper wasps on an open, umbrella-shaped paper comb under a wooden eave

Stinging insects around Atlanta homes

InsectNestNotes
Paper waspsOpen, umbrella-shaped comb under eaves and railsLess aggressive unless the nest is disturbed
YellowjacketsHidden, in the ground or in wall voidsColonies peak in late summer to fall; defensive
Bald-faced hornet (a yellowjacket)Enclosed gray paper ball in trees or shrubsVery defensive near the nest
European hornetHollow trees, wall voidsLarge; may fly at night
Yellowjackets flying in and out of a small hole in a grassy lawn
Yellowjackets often nest in the ground. Steady traffic at a hole is the giveaway.

Nest removal approach

  1. Identify

    Species, nest location and traffic.

  2. Treat

    Labeled products applied when foragers are inside, often early morning or dusk.

  3. Remove

    Remove the nest where accessible and treat voids correctly.

  4. Prevent

    Seal gaps after the colony is dead, and check eaves each spring.

How it works

  1. Call

    Tell us what you’re seeing, where, and for how long. Photos help.

  2. Inspection

    A technician checks the house, crawl space or basement, attic access and yard, and finds the source, not just the symptoms.

  3. Your plan

    You get the treatment options that fit your home, what each involves, and the factors that set the cost, before any work starts.

  4. Treatment & follow-up

    Targeted treatment, practical fixes you can make, and follow-up visits where the pest needs them.

Frequently asked questions

Why are yellowjackets so aggressive in fall?

Colonies reach peak size late in the season as food sources change, so encounters and stings increase.

Can I remove a wasp nest myself?

A small paper wasp nest can sometimes be handled at night with a labeled product. Yellowjacket nests in the ground or in walls, and hornet nests in trees, are much riskier. Anyone allergic to stings should never try.

What about carpenter bees in my deck or fascia?

Carpenter bees bore perfectly round holes in bare wood. Painting or sealing exposed wood discourages them, and holes can be treated and filled after the season.

Wasp & Hornet Control across Atlanta

We cover intown Atlanta inside I-285 and the nearby cities listed below.

Intown Atlanta

North & DeKalb

South, near the airport

Cobb, across the Chattahoochee

Talk to us

Call about wasp & hornet control in Atlanta

Call and describe what you’re seeing and where. We’ll talk through the likely pest and whether an inspection makes sense.

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  • Have photos of the pest or damage ready if you can
  • Note where and when you’ve seen activity
  • Mention your neighborhood or ZIP code
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